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Old 12-12-2013, 09:11 PM   #35 (permalink)
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OK, my "1/6 Scale" VW New Beetle model car came today, and at first look, it looks pretty close to the Tamiya 1/24 model I have. It will be MUCH easier to make various Aero add-ons to try and help the flow. It may be possible to do some simple Wind Tunnel testing.
It is pretty obvious that the car body needs to be lowered, as they must be built for "Cowboys"... they do not take their hats off...ever. Well "almost" never!
In another thread I saw a conversation about streamlining a New Beetle, going in the "Normal" direction. I've got some ideas there too, I can play with.
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